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Catchment science, Riparian zone, Carbon cycling
Germany, Spain, Sweden

Biography

I am a catchment hydrologist, biogeochemist, and modeller with a strong focus on understanding and managing river network dynamics. My research bridges basic and applied science, combining theoretical, empirical, and modelling approaches to enhance our fundamental understanding of hydrological and biogeochemical processes while developing practical tools to support decision-making in both public and private sectors.

My work investigates the mobilization, transformation, and transport of solutes from catchment soils—particularly riparian zones—to surface waters, alongside in-stream processes. While forest headwaters serve as my primary experimental units, my research extends to larger downstream water bodies, covering diverse ecoregions, from boreal to Mediterranean climates, and temporal scales, from rainfall event dynamics to long-term future projections.

Although much of my research has focused on organic carbon cycling, I work with a wide array of chemical constituents including nutrients, base cations, metals, sulfur, microplastics, and greenhouse gases. My applied research employs advanced modelling techniques to tackle real-world challenges by informing sustainable river network management strategies and guiding cost-effective water treatment solutions for the drinking water industry.

Activities

Employment (7)

National Museum of Natural Sciences: Madrid, ES

2024-09-01 to present | Tenure-track Researcher (Department of Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research: Leipzig, DE

2024-09-01 to present | Guest Researcher (Department of Hydrogeology)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research: Leipzig, DE

2023-06-01 to 2024-08-31 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Department of Hydrogeology)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Karlsruhe, DE

2020-09-01 to 2023-02-28 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Institute of Geography and Geoecology)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Blanes Center for Advanced Studies: Blanes, ES

2019-04-01 to 2020-08-31 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Department of Continental Ecology)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: Uppsala, SE

2016-03-12 to 2019-02-28 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: Uppsala, SE

2011-08-15 to 2016-03-11 | Doctoral degree (Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment)
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José L. J. Ledesma

Peer review (78 reviews for 23 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS earth and space chemistry. (2)
Review activity for ACS ES & T water. (4)
Review activity for Biogeochemistry. (1)
Review activity for Biogeosciences. (2)
Review activity for Ecohydrology : (1)
Review activity for Ecological engineering. (1)
Review activity for Ecological modelling. (1)
Review activity for Environmental monitoring and assessment. (1)
Review activity for Environmental Research Letters (5)
Review activity for Environmental science & technology. (3)
Review activity for Global change biology. (2)
Review activity for Hydrological processes. (15)
Review activity for Hydrological sciences journal = (1)
Review activity for Hydrology and earth system sciences. (8)
Review activity for Hydrology research. (2)
Review activity for Journal of applied ecology. (1)
Review activity for Journal of geophysical research. (7)
Review activity for Journal of hydrology. (7)
Review activity for Methods in ecology and evolution. (1)
Review activity for PloS one. (1)
Review activity for Science of the total environment. (2)
Review activity for Water research. (1)
Review activity for Water resources research. (9)